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as in beside
in addition to
besides me, there are five people working on this project
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as in except
not including
the book is 800 pages long besides the bibliography
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as in then
in addition to what has been said
"Besides," Dan exclaimed, "Who are you to tell me what to do?"
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Recent Examples of besides
Catherine Newman, New York Times, 15 May 2020
Throughout her essay collection, besides sharing these micro-examples of her interior life, Chew-Bose reflects broadly on her coming of age as a first-generation Canadian woman with Indian parents.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 15 May 2020
Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The only ones besides to Cowher to take longer than five years were Pittsburgh’s Chuck Noll (year six), Reid (year seven) and the Raiders’ John Madden (year eight).
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
Plus, besides setting stuff on fire, a campfire is also good for warmth, atmosphere, cooking and keeping the bugs at bay.
—Catherine Newman, New York Times, 15 May 2020
Throughout her essay collection, besides sharing these micro-examples of her interior life, Chew-Bose reflects broadly on her coming of age as a first-generation Canadian woman with Indian parents.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 15 May 2020
Adverb
There are subtler blanks besides.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The only ones besides to Cowher to take longer than five years were Pittsburgh’s Chuck Noll (year six), Reid (year seven) and the Raiders’ John Madden (year eight).
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for besides
Preposition
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The Vancouver concert sections affected were beside or behind the stage on which Swift performed.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ragan, who sat beside his attorney Adam Goodman, waived his right to a jury trial — an unusual move for a defendant facing execution.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Adverb
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Foster, who produced Chicago, Celine Dion and Natalie Cole, put Walden on the path to a few Grammy wins and eventually — by way of then Oscars music director Bill Ross — back into the film industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ryan will throw a bullpen session Saturday, then depart Twins camp to join Team USA.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
Adverb
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Beyond the fact the Mavericks have been in a nosedive with 20 losses in 24 games, the schedule-maker hasn’t been terribly kind to Dallas, either.—
Nate Sanchez,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Peppa Pig doesn’t shy away from the challenges of making—and sometimes leaving—friends either.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The country, which is the biggest island in the Caribbean, has also been hit by Category 5 storms, most recently with Hurricane Irma in 2017, which killed at least 10 people, according to the Herald’s archives.—
David Goodhue
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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The mural, along with several posters of the same color, also appeared around the city, causing fans on social media to go into a frenzy of excitement and wonder what exactly was going on.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The longer the conflict goes, the more pronounced questions about the midterms will become.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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And the longer the war drags on, the more likely that there will be shortages and price increases on a wide range of goods.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Besides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besides. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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